3 healthy Makar Sankranti recipes to try

Sankranti is the time to gorge on chikki of all kind. Be it sesame, peanut or dryfruits, the crunchy chikki- also known as brittle – is loved by everyone. If made with jaggery, it’s a much healthier sweet option as compared to the ubiquitous barfis and pedhas.

On Makar Sankranti, the Hindu harvest festival, we give you three chikki recipes to try – one regular, one healthy and one decadent. Take your pick!

As the holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from the University of Mumbai, Alpa Momaya has always understood the value of good nutrition in an individual's life. She is a Registered Nutritional Practitioner (Canada) with over 15 years of experience in the field. Specializing in Clinical Nutrition, Pre & Post Natal Diets, and Weight Management, Alpa found her calling as a Sr. Nutritionist with HealthifyMe. Alpa's love for cooking and good nutrition has seen her contribute several recipes to the HealthifyMe database over the years. Additionally, she takes a keen interest in reading and painting.

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